Pilates Elephants
Raphael Bender
We get to grips with new research, teaching strategies, and social issues around Pilates and Pilates teaching. This is 100% authentic, unscripted, real talk about everything Pilates.
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May 2, 2024 • 45min
242. How to know what to focus on in your Pilates business, with Raphael Bender
In this episode I walk you through the Diagnosing and Fixing Constraints model I use in my business, and how to apply it to a Pilates studio or home based Pilates business, to attract and retain more clients.Warning: Contains basic math.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
Apr 28, 2024 • 59min
241. Are your hip flexors REALLY overactive? With Kathryn Bruni-Young and Raphael Bender
What even are overactive hip flexors? And are they real? And why do we hear so much about overactive (and under active) muscles in Pilates?And what to do about it?---------------------Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Kathryn on Instagram: @mindfulstrength.caFind Mindful Strength online hereDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoLearn more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
Apr 25, 2024 • 14min
240. How to make good decisions, with Raphael Bender
If you're working hard but not progressing either in your Pilates business, or in your teaching, you're probably working on the wrong things.If that's true, you need better decisions, not more work.Working harder on the wrong thing won't move you closer to your goal.This is my decision making framework. It's made me a lot of money and helped me immensely in my personal life too.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
Apr 21, 2024 • 49min
239. Breathing Elephants, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender
On this podcast we talk about the elephants in the room in the Pilates industry - but what about the biggest elephant of all... We are called Breathe Education and we don't talk about breathing!Listen in to find out why... And when we DO talk about breathing.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
Apr 18, 2024 • 10min
238. Does sitting cause hamstring tightness? With Raphael Bender
Read the research:Sitting associated with limited hip extension hereSitting time associated with hamstring tightness here and hereSitting time associated with reduced thoracic ROM hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
Apr 14, 2024 • 1h 22min
237. Your skills gap might be a result of your education, with Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh
This is the inaugural episode of a limited series hosted by Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh. On this episode, Kyle and Natalie discuss Kyle's recently published article in The Pilates Journal:Your skills gap might be a result of your education. In this article, Kyle describes why adopting an evidence-based approach to training is an essential step in elevating the pilates industry.Resources mentioned in the episode:Raph's book: Strengthen the person here Movement Optimism Podcast with Greg Lehman hereEvidence Based Pilates Podcast with Adam McAtee here@critikid's IG post hereYou can reach out to Natalie here and Kyle on IG hereConnect with Raph on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
Apr 11, 2024 • 17min
236. How to deal with a toxic studio environment, with Raphael Bender
Response to a listener question on how to set boundaries around extra work outside of class times, and overly frequent internal communications.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
Apr 7, 2024 • 38min
235. A retrospective on 15 years teaching Pilates, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender
Nicole and Raph review Nicole's journey teaching Pilates with Breathe from 2009 onwards.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
Apr 4, 2024 • 18min
234. Do you need to know anatomy to teach Pilates? With Raphael Bender
This is something I've changed my view on over the last year. Here is my updated viewpoint, and my reasons for changing my mind.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 20min
233. How to become an in-demand Pilates instructor, with Naomi Di Fabio and Raphael Bender
The technical AND non-technical skills that will enable you to fill your classes, negotiate better pay and better shifts.Listen in to find out how!Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoConnect with Naomi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomidifabio/Website: https://pilatesinstructortrainingcourses.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
